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This popular Android app may have served up malware to millions
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Malwarebytes finds popular Android barcode scanner app started serving unwanted ads after update.

This fake Netflix app hijacks your WhatsApp messages
By Mayank Sharma published
How malware-infused app got through Play Store’s protections is a cause for concern, researchers say.

These fake fleeceware apps have been downloaded over a billion times
By Anthony Spadafora published
Avast has discovered over 200 new fleeceware apps that have already accrued more than $400m in revenue.

Google has removed a bunch of malicious VPNs from the Play Store
By Anthony Spadafora published
Checkpoint Research has discovered a new malware dropper capable of avoiding detection on the Google Play Store.

These apps are sharing a lot of your data online
By Anthony Spadafora published
New research from pCloud has revealed that many popular apps are collecting and sharing users' personal data online.

CyberPunk 2077 mobile game found to be malware
By Barclay Ballard published
Kaspersky security researcher discovers ransomware masquerading as a mobile version of CyberPunk 2077.

Facebook outs company behind infamous APT32 malware group, suspends accounts
By Barclay Ballard published
Facebook has unexpectedly revealed the identity of the notorious APT32 hacking group - a little-known Vietnamese IT firm.

Don't download these Minecraft apps - they could drain your wallet
By Mike Moore published
"Fleeceware" apps use Minecraft lure to steal from unsuspecting users.
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